Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan - Full Session - 8/16/2017 - Paste Studios - New York, NY

Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan - Full Session
Recorded Live - Paste Studios - New York, NY

Audio: Bob Mallory
Video: Brad Wagner

[ae]

Guitar heroes make me want to play guitar--but Bill Frisell makes me want to play music.

[torontolarrivee]

These guys are hilarious -so quiet and thoughtful it verges on a Portlandia sketch

[mnelcly]

0:42 Small Town
13:24 Pearl
23:38 Goldfinger
36:40 epistrophy

[dmoorefsmfn]

Always appreciate that Bill, known as a jazz player, is comfortable playing triads. He doesn’t have to show his chops with complex harmonies to show his prowess.

[joellederer]

It's really such a beautiful session, and not just because of the music. Frisell is the master, and it's so clear that he's passing on the flame to a new generation in Morgan. Morgan's mix of amazement, awe, shyness and humility is really humbling to see. He's great, and he's worked harder than most can imagine to get there, and Frisell sees him as a musical peer and is offering him guidance. And Frisell is not a talker. So you have two guys who communicate way better in public with music, and Morgan is being asked to publicly acknowledge his musical equality to Frisell -- which is both clear to anyone who hears the music, and also, I'm sure, absurd to Morgan since Frisell is, well, Frisell. And Bill underscores Morgan's talent by calling "Pearl" and crediting Morgan publicly as a composer. It's just great to see the passing of the torch like this, and Morgan is truly worthy and will surely continue to be up to the task. And someday he'll be there with some kid and he'll be doing the talking. And then they play... Just fantastic. Anyone who can't see the humanity in the interaction, in all its awkwardness, is really missing something beautiful in the music as well. It's that earnestness that comes through.

[harsszeg]

Congrats for bassist! Thomas Morgan is the next Charlie Haden in my book

[jasper]

The way Thomas keeps time with his right hand between notes is so effective, keeps the ship sailing very nicely.

[Rodador]

I knew Bill Frisell would blow me away. But I didn't know who Thomas Morgan was until watching this. Holy cow! Now I do! Together they are really tremendous.

[NikolausBrocke]

They have such a good timing. Beautiful sound.

[saphiregin]

This is so, so cool in every way and in every aspect! So nice...

[reidelsass]

Bill Frisell, you probably don't know this, but you inspire me more than any other guitarist. I first met you in the practice rooms before you played at my college. This was around the time I had discovered your work and my enthusiasm for your musical landscapes. Then to discover you were playing at my school and to get to actually meet you was incredible! Thank you for signing my records and thank you for years of inspiration.

[charlesweeks]

A true master of tone it's not about hiding behind speed or volume .

[MichaelTripicco]

Amazing music from two extraordinary humans.

[federicocorazzini]

There is so much to learn in this video. Damn bill, you are just so

[deuteronimus]

The book walled setting is like a speaker enclosure. Tremendous audio quality on this video recording.

[sickNhappy]

as good as music can get; how deep and honest and authentic

[Wisko]

Thomas Morgan's "Pearl" is beauty on a swing. Love it!!

[MrLoddebolten]

This is unforgettable! Everything will be compared to this from now on. Closed my eyes and just flew!

[Ozoneum]

Have always appreciated the sound of Bill Frisell -- gentle, introspective, innovative and inspirational.

[azaryd]

This is really special. These two humble, gentle souls, often at a loss for words, sing loudly through their instruments.. awesome